by American Association for State and Local History | Jan 25, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
This month, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced that it will award $24.7 million in grants for 208 humanities projects. “These NEH grants will support educators and scholars in enriching our understanding of the past and enable cultural...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jan 24, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
AASLH is pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report with the field. Despite another year that was anything but predictable, our community came together in meaningful ways that fostered connection, dialogue, and renewed dedication to the importance of history for all...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jan 18, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Adam Rozan Last year I caught up with Susana Bautista over Zoom to chat with her about her new book How to Close a Museum: A Practical Guide, which explores the steps necessary to professionally and ethically close down a museum or prepare for the possibility of...
by Historic New England | Jan 18, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, Education, The Kiosk, Uncategorized
Grant provides funds to support education programs for Roseland Cottage | Historic New England Jan 18, 2022CT Humanities Board of Directors has approved a $5,000 grant for Historic New England’s Roseland Cottage as part of the CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants...
by Ben Franklin's World | Jan 18, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/320_BF_House_London.mp3 Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706, to Abiah Folger and Josiah Franklin. Although Franklin began his life as the youngest son of a youngest son, he traveled through many...
by Historic New England | Jan 10, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk, Uncategorized
Jan 10, 2022More Than A Market Update Walk through most market or grocery stores, and you’ll find a variety of chips and crackers marketed as grain or gluten free. That is thanks to cassava. Even if you haven’t tried these tasty alternatives, you may have consumed...
